A slightly dated interior design and a last generation infotainment system along
with tight rear seating are the only weak points in an otherwise very impressive package.
Not exact matches
Until their vehicle program was eliminated in 2005, the folks at Langley Research Center planned to roll out three prototypes in sequence: a small prop plane that would tuck its wings in on the highway (it shouldn't cost any more than a Mercedes - Benz); a two -
seater with rear - propeller drive; and, for
tight parking spots, one capable of vertical takeoff.
«Typically you want someone in a very
tight position
with their
rear against the back of their
seat and the
seat belt
tight to the pelvis,» he said.
Switching from
seat - mounted belts to traditional belts (
with automated presenters) allowed for slimmer front seatbacks, increasing
rear legroom by nearly two inches, but it's still a
tight fit for adults.
Rear -
seat passengers will ultimately be rewarded
with a little more head and legroom than in either the Beetle or Veloster, but will be forced to contort through
tight, oddly - shaped door openings.
Especially
with the
rear seats slid back to offer the most legroom, the cargo area is
tight.
Zero issues in 3 years I had it so far, lots of storage since it's a wagon, wish they made these all wheel drive
with manual trans for more fun driving experience,
rear seats leg room might bit little
tight for tall passengers, great on gas does not require premium fuel
The compact dimensions and the X1's mechanical layout make for a
tight interior,
with a
rear seat that's much less roomy than in a 3 Series.
It does everything a family sedan is supposed to do —
rear seat room is a bit
tight for adults, but fine for kids — but it also attacks winding back roads
with such verve and enthusiasm that you forget this is a sedan.
Testing a model equipped
with a sunroof I found
rear -
seat headroom a little
tight towards the outboard edge.
However the Golf R's family appeal isn't as obvious; the
rear seat is
tight with a child
seat in place and the boot is compromised by the all - wheel drive system (shrinking storage from 380 - litres to 343 - litres).
The CR - V comes standard
with a large group of superb features like a 60/40 split
rear seat for easier use of space
with large cargo items, a multi-angle rearview camera
with guidelines to help you back out of
tight spots, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink for safer phone use, heated
seats for comfort, Eco Assist, Pandora compatibility and much more.
Rear -
seat legroom is
tight, but boot space is decent, at 460 litres
with the back
seats in place, or 1,365 litres when they're folded.
Acceleration is so - so
with the base 1.4 - liter engine, the 2.4 - liter's 9 - speed automatic transmission is slow to downshift, and
rear -
seat legroom is a bit
tight for adults.
Another sign that Jaguar's designers are placing the driver above passengers is the
tight legroom for
rear passengers, even
with the front
seats set for all 5» 9» of me.
Cons: Middling acceleration
with 2.0 - liter engine; tacked - on navigation screen can wash out in bright sunlight conditions; some complicated audio controls;
tight rear -
seat space
Featuring aggressive styling and the choice between either
rear - wheel or (
rear - biased) all - wheel drive, the Infiniti QX70 is a little
tight in the second row of
seating but delivers excellent handling to go
with its heaping helping of attitude.
Ergonomics feel on point in the 2 Series, which will
seat four — though the
rear pair suffers from cramped leg room, and
with the roof up,
tight head room.
Even the smartly laid - out driver's area,
with its body - shaped bucket
seat and neat instrument panel, could be a
tight fit for big guys; and the car's
rear bench
seat is suitable only for tots, or for folding down to expand the luggage space.
A surprise was the rather
tight rear seat legroom where not a lot of space is left if taller passengers (who are provided
with good legroom) are travelling up front.
Front
seats lack side support and Infiniti has been a bit mean
with seat base length,
rear seat headroom is
tight for six - footer - plus occupants and small
rear - door apertures make getting in and out a bit awkward.
Capable of
seating four, we recommend you don't try to transport more than half that number in the Volkswagen Beetle convertible
with the top down as room in the
rear is
tight and wind noise is amplified on the highway.
Up front is where you want to be in an A1 — the
rear seats are pretty cramped, and space back there becomes even more
tight in cars fitted
with the optional sports bucket
seats.
Rear seat room is a little
tight for taller adults, but that's true
with the competition, too.
Though our test car was not equipped
with a
rear parking camera, Honda is now offering it in the BR - V which is really a good thing as parking this 7 -
seater long car becomes a headache in
tight parking spots.
Acceleration
with the base 2.0 - liter engine is middling, the
rear -
seat space is
tight, and the ride is somewhat stiff
with the available 18 - inch wheels.
1969 351ci Windsor V8 Engine 650 CFM Carb Toploader 4 - Speed Manual Transmission Ford 9»
Rear End 3.50:1 Ratio Posi Trac Front Independent Suspension New Ball Joints New Radius Bushings Core Support Looks Great, Not Beat Up Shock Towers are Solid w / Tag
Rear Leaf Spring Suspension New Shocks New Dual Exhaust w / Jet Coated Headers Front and
Rear Drum Brakes Billet Distributor Rebuilt Alternator Newer Radiator New Gas Tank Parking Brake Is Enabled RARE: Only 1 of 351 Sold w / this Color Combination Hood is Flat Black Like From Factory Hood is Flush w / Fenders Hood Scoop Hood Pins Front Chin Spoiler Gold «Mach 1» Tape Stripe Down Side Door Lips and Jambs Look Great Original Door Tag Replaced Weather Stripping All Around
Rear Window Louvers
Rear Trunk Spoiler Original Trunk Floors and Paneling Chrome and Stainless are in Great Condition Undercarriage Looks Great ORIGINAL Red Oxide Painted Underbody Has Been Freshened Up (we have pics) Drop Downs are in Great Condition Super Straight Frame w / No Jack Damage New Floor Plugs 14» Style Steel Wheels Front Tires: BFG Radial T / A 215 / 70R14
Rear Tires: BFG Radial T / A 225 / 70R14 Factory Appearing White Interior is Astounding Bucket
Seats w / Fold Down
Rear Seat Center Console Floor Shifter
Seat belts w / Shoulder Belts Headliner is
Tight Dash Pad is in Great Shape Gauges are Nice and Clear Original Steering Wheel recently restored A restored Mach 1
with a Ford 351CI Windsor V8 and a 4 speed top loader.
The Elantra's interior is very spacious for a compact
with plenty of storage cubbies, but
rear seat headroom can be
tight for taller passengers.
The Encore's front
seats are comfy and offer a high
seating position for an expansive driver's view, while
rear seats offer decent head - and legroom, although space is
tighter than
with larger rivals.